Zack de la Rocha — the American musician, lyricist, and activist — was born on this day — January 12, 1970 — in Long Beach, California.

He is best known as the vocalist and frontman for the rock band Rage Against the Machine. Throughout his career, de la Rocha has been recognized for his blend of hip-hop and punk vocal styles, as well as his commitment to social and political activism. Beyond his work with Rage Against the Machine, he has collaborated with artists like Run the Jewels and fronted the duo One Day as a Lion.

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Jeff Bezos — the American entrepreneur, media proprietor, and investor best known as the founder of Amazon — was born on this day — January 12, 1964 — in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

He is a graduate of Princeton University, where he earned degrees in electrical engineering and computer science, graduating summa cum laude.

Prior to starting Amazon, Bezos worked on Wall Street in various related fields, including the hedge fund D. E. Shaw & Co. In addition to his work with Amazon, he is the founder of the aerospace company Blue Origin and the owner of The Washington Post.

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